Is Natural Hypoallergenic? The Answer May Surprise You (But Shouldn’t)
Is Natural Hypoallergenic? The short answer is: no. And that really shouldn’t be surprising. Think of how many allergy medication commercials you see when it’s pollen season. But does this mean natural is bad? Absolutely not! Eating natural, less processed foods is a must for your health. Using skin care with more natural, less processed […]
Which Comes First, The Toner Or The Lotion? How To Apply Skincare In The Right Order
Is it Toner then Moisturizer then Sunscreen then Oil? The Correct Sequence of Skincare Application THE BASIC ORDER OF THINGSCLEANSE > TONE > MOISTURIZE > PROTECTWHY: Function. Cleansing removes surface dirt but toning removes deeper-seated grime (why you still see some gunk on your cotton ball after swiping on toner). Moisturizer locks in water to keep […]
Vitamin “D-bate”: In, Not Out
I wear sunscreen everyday, but could I be affecting my health by not getting enough Vitamin D? Skin cancer is a much bigger threat to your health and you can get adequate vitamin D from supplements. There is a lot of research about the great benefits of vitamin D — everything from increasing bone density to […]
Why You NEED To Wear Sunscreen On A Cloudy Day
Do I really need to be wearing sunscreen if its cloudy outside? Yup! Many people forget that their skin is exposed to light if they don’t feel the heat. Damaging UVA doesn’t burn as quickly as UVB. Without feeling like you’re baking, you could be cooking up a carcinoma with a side of wrinkles and dark spots […]
5 Skincare Cult Faves You Need at a Music Festival
Karen’s our resident music guru and heads our Global Markets team. Follow her on Instagram/Naranwoah! My eyeglasses lost out to contact lenses the first night I sought out a band (Bloc Party) live — you just can’t whip your head back and forth with the constant fear of flinging your spectacles at the innocent crowd. This contact […]
“13 Ways To Simplify Your Anti-Aging Routine” – Prevention magazine
Our founding dermatologist-dermatopathologist joins @PreventionMag in “13 Ways To Simplify Your Anti-Aging Routine” http://www.prevention.com/beauty/anti-aging-beauty-routine Check out Prevention Magazine now! #skinthusiasm #skintel #skintelligence #skintellectual
“How Successful Women Start Their Day” – Daily Worth
Our founding dermatologist-dermatopathologist shares her morning routine with @DailyWorth https://www.dailyworth.com/posts/3449-how-successful-women-start-their-day/7 “Some people list mountain biking or travel as their passions; others love cooking or yoga…Dr. Verallo-Rowell gets excited about more, well, unusual things: skin allergies; the effects of sun, indoor lights, and lasers on the skin; and conditions like eczema, psoriasis, acne, and rosacea.” We’d […]
“17 Ways To Battle Eczema” – Buzzfeed
Our founding dermatologist-dermatopathologist shares valuable #skintel on #eczema with @arabellesicardi! Thank you, @buzzfeed! http://www.buzzfeed.com/arabellesicardi/17-ways-to-battle-eczema#.ka9lr5Q0N Among the huge list of valuable tips: cut out processed foods and use coconut oil (which we use in so many of our products, natch! We even have a randomized, double-blind clinical study (the gold standard) published in a peer-reviewed dermatology journal on our virgin coconut […]